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Performative Tech Bro-ness at the Sauna House
A very specific (very meta) type of performative masculinity was overheard at Asheville’s Sauna House recently.
How Soon is Too Soon to Reflect on a Tragedy (or…Anything)?
How soon is too soon to reflect and learn from a tragedy? Or anything?
Nature Doesn’t Always Need a Narrative
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the popular narrative was that climate change was responsible for the devastation. It’s a timely conversation to have, but lacks some nuance and historical evidence.
I Hate How Much the BJ’s Mural In West Asheville Looks Like Marjorie Taylor Greene
The title says it all: I hate how much the mural on the side of the BJ’s gas station in West Asheville along Haywood Road looks like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Sometimes It’s Easy to Forget Asheville Is In the Bible Belt
A “new study” named North Carolina the 6th most religious state in the U.S. for 2025, citing “the most religious establishments per capita” and “the highest share of adults who are ‘very religious.’”
Changing for the Better…
Sometimes, I think it’s best to just think things, and not necessarily post them…
The Average Ashevillian Can’t Afford A Tesla
Our congressional rep here in Asheville, Chuck Edwards (who serves NC-11, which constitutes not just Asheville, but the bulk of … More
People Who *LOVE* Asheville Don’t Even Know It Nearly Got Destroyed
A couple of weeks ago, I visited Washington, DC to attend a writing conference. I arrived early for sign in, … More
You Can Still Make Small Western North Carolina Towns Your Personality
I tried my hardest not to remain my cynical self in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I tried to … More
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